Net Metering

Get Credit for Sharing Energy

If you’re interested in generating your own renewable energy at your home of business, Net Metering could be for you. As part of the Net Metering program, you’ll earn credit on your monthly energy bill for any excess energy you don’t use.

Learn more below.

How Does It Work?

Even though you generate electricity through your own renewable energy source, you'll still be connected to the grid. The energy you generate will decrease your need to purchase electricity from us and we will credit you for any extra energy you produce. It’s good for the planet ─ and your budget, too.

Net Metering is available when you generate energy using eligible renewable energy systems. Check out the details in the chart below.

Program Categories

Category 1

Category 2

Category 3

System Size

≤ 20 kW

> 20 to ≤150 kW

> 150 to ≤550 kW
(Anaerobic
digestion only)

Meter Requirement

Single Meter

Two Meters

Two Meters

Billing

Net power supply and net delivery charges in addition to other fixed fees

Net power supply and net delivery charges in addition to other fixed fees

Net power supply and net delivery charges in addition to other fixed fees

Complete the Interconnection Application (Category 1 and 2 Application; Category 3 Application): This form includes contact information, generation type, system size and annual energy use. You’ll be asked to pay a $75 application fee and a $25 program fee. If you have questions, call us at 517-788-2119 or email us.

Perform a commissioning test to ensure your generator can be safely connected to the grid.

Sign the Generator Interconnection Operating Agreement (GIOA) after confirming that the information on your newly installed system is accurate. If you plan to make changes to your system in the future, you must notify us ahead of time.

Category 1: An eligible electric generator creating 20 kilowatts (kW) or less per year at a single site. It must also use equipment certified by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory to IEEE 1547.1 testing standards and be in compliance with UL 1741 1.1A.

Category 2: An eligible electric generator creating between 20 kW and 150 kW per year at a single site.

Category 3: A methane digester generating between 150 kW and 550 kW per year at a single site.

Full Retail Rate: The power supply and distribution components for the cost of electric service. Full retail rate does not include surcharges, the system access charge of other charges assessed on a per-meter basis.

Financing Options

Financing options available for generating energy at your home or business.